“According to Mayor DeBlasio today June 22, 2017 is Laverne Cox Day in the city of New York,” Cox wrote in the caption. “WOW! Thank you so much Mayor and First Lady. I am beyond honored and grateful for this proclamation. #TransIsBeautiful happy #Pride.”

“NYC enjoy Laverne Cox Day,” she added. “Love and embrace who you are and celebrate and love each other!”

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